The Abanaki Model MB Oil
Grabber is a dependable and effective means of removing oil
from water and water-base solutions. Often, skimming by
itself will reduce oil to an acceptable level of water
purity. Depending on the characteristics of the liquid, it is
possible for the Model MB alone to reduce oil content to less
than five parts per million in water. The unit can be used as
a pretreatment before filtration, and in conjunction with a
coalescing system.

The Model MB utilizes continuous belts and wipers to
remove up to 200 gallons of oil per hour from the fluid
surface. The belts, operating on a motor and pulley system,
run through contaminated liquid to pick up oil from the
surface. After traveling over the head pulley, the belts pass
through tandem wiper blades where oil is scraped off both
sides of each belt and discharged. The tail pulleys have
flanges which allow them to roll freely on the inside of the
belts without becoming dislodged. These lower pulleys require
no bearings and do not need to be fastened to the tank. If
turbulent conditions exist, an optional tether and cage
assembly prevents the tail pulleys from being dislodged.

Oil skimming makes use of the differences in specific
gravity and surface tension between oil and water. These
physical characteristics allow the belts to attract oil and
other hydrocarbon liquids from the surface of the fluid. The
Model MB can be used in tanks with depths as shallow as one
foot or as deep as 100 feet.

Rugged Construction for Harsh Conditions: The Model
MB is designed to last for many years. With the proper
configuration it can handle liquid temperatures up to 212
½F, and the pH of the fluid can range from 3 to 13. Belts
are specifically selected for your application.
The skimmer drive includes an oil filled gear reducer with
bronze gears and ball bearings. The motor, reducer, and
powder coated finish of the weldments give the the Model MB
exceptionally long life, even under the harshest conditions.

Typical Applications

The Model MB is designed for those applications where
other skimmers do not provide adequate removal capacity.
Multiples of two, three, or five belts are available. From a
mere shimmer on top of water to a heavy oil slick, the Model
MB performs efficiently, removing up to 200 gallons of oil
per hour.

For MB 2x8 and 3x8 Bracket for 5" steel
channel
(supplied by customer), with oil discharge through
the
channel. For MB 5x8 Bracket for 5"square tube
(supplied by
customer), with oil discharge through the channel.